kommie2001

I have been working in the nursing home for 19yrs.15 yrs as a nar,and 4 yrs now as a lpn.d/t medical reasons I am unable to go on to school right now.I work as a noc nurse,and I am the only nurse in the building for a 65 bed facility.I have been doing this since the day I took my boards 4 yrs ago. I get pd less than 18,but more than 17 with shift diff.We are getting more chronically ill,and tcu pts,which is alot more work.I often feel overwhelmed,and feel my license is at risk.I heard the clinic setting is easier.What does the clinic pay for 4 yrs experience?Is this the way to go if I want less stress,and overtime? I get mandated 12+hour shifts,and alot of overtime d/t more work for the same amt of time I had 2 yrs ago.Anyone else in the same boat.Are all the nursing homes the same way?

Please give me some advice to take with to my appt.I am a nurse who has been having chronic right hip pain since July 2008,at that time it was severe.It effects my daily life.I cant walk without being in pain,I cant sleep,etc.I finally went to a chiropractor who sent me to a neurologist.Neg for rheumatoid.They dx me for fibromyalgia,but did mri on the hip.The MRI showed a small basal cyst,and possible labral tear.This is the side that is causing moderate pain for almost a yr.An xray showed an abnormally shaped trochanter on the left hip.The rght hip is causing soo much pain that I took a medical leave,and cant walk without crying.I now use a cane.I went to a ortho md per the referral of my neurologist. This 1st ortho md said that the right hip was ok?He is sending mg to an ortho surgeon for a surg consult???WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ME???hOW CAN i GET THEM TO TX THE PAIN UNTIL THIS IS RESLOVED???i AM ONLY 35,BUT LIVE LIKE AM i 90.